Fuel Rail - Removal

2.4L TURBO

WARNING: Release fuel system pressure before servicing fuel system components. Service vehicles in well ventilated areas and avoid ignition sources. Never smoke while servicing the vehicle. This may result in personal injury or death.





1. Release the fuel system pressure. Service and Repair.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Disconnect the throttle body inlet hose (3) and remove from throttle body.
4. Disconnect the purge hose from the throttle body (1).
5. Unlock and disconnect the electrical connection at the throttle body (2).




6. Remove the throttle control shield.




7. Remove the throttle and speed control cables from the throttle body.
8. Remove the cables from the throttle body bracket.
9. Unlock and disconnect the MAP sensor electrical connector.




10. Remove the vacuum lines from the rear of the intake manifold.




11. Remove the 5 bolts from the front of the intake manifold.
12. Remove the 2 bolts from the rear of the intake manifold.
13. Remove the intake manifold. Cover the lower intake manifold openings.




14. Drain the Coolant system, Service and Repair.
15. Remove the upper radiator hose clamp.




16. Remove the 2 small hoses from the thermostat housing.




17. Remove the 2 bolts from the thermostat housing and rotate the assembly up and out of the way.




18. Rotate upper radiator hose up and out of the way.




NOTE: Wrap shop towels around hose to catch any gasoline spillage.

19. Disconnect the fuel line from the fuel rail.




20. Unlock and disconnect the electrical connectors from the fuel injectors.
21. Remove the wiring harness from the fuel rail.
22. Remove the 2 bolts from the fuel rail.




23. Remove the fuel rail and injectors from the intake manifold.